A 12-week-old endangered Florida Panther kitten was rescued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after they found him unresponsive on the side of a road.

Officials believe the animal was struck by a vehicle on State Road 82 in Collier County in Southwest Florida on April 23.

Veterinarians at the animal hospital found no signs of significant injuries, but they believe he will not be able to return to the wild.

Meow? A 12-week-old endangered Florida panther kitten was rescued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after they found him unresponsive on the side of a road'Unfortunately, this kitten’s condition makes it unlikely that he will recover enough to be released into the wild,' said Dave Onorato, an FWC biologist.

The kitten was rushed to the Animal Specialty Hospital of Florida in Naples for treatment.

Veterinarians believe he suffered some level of head trauma, but could find no sings of fractures or internal damage.

'We’re grateful to the staff at the Animal Specialty Hospital, who have worked tirelessly caring for him,' Mr Onorato said.

Cuddler: Veterinarians at the animal hospital found no signs of significant injuries, but they believe he will not be able to return to the wild

Another male panther kitten, believed to be this kitten's brother, died on April 7 from injuries it sustained when it was also hit from a car.